First Baptist Church
Gathering, Growing, and Giving to Glorify Christ
Worship Service
Our worship service focuses on a presentation of God's Word, the Bible. We have a blend of worship music - traditional hymns, modern hymns, and contemporary praise songs.
We Believe
1. ...that the Bible is the Word of God, meant to govern our faith and practices. The individuals who wrote it were inspired by God in such a way that their original writings, guided by God's Holy Spirit...
The Gospel
First, you need to admit that you have sinned. In other words, we've all failed to do what God wanted us to do at one time or another. The Bible says, "...for all have sinned and fall short...
leadership
Senior Pastor / Currently Vacant
After 19 years serving First Baptist our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary, decided to retire effective July 16, 2021 and we will be going through the process of searching for his successor. Meanwhile, our pulpit will be filled with a variety of in-house and outside the church speakers. We are praying expectantly for God's leading for the right person to serve as Senior Pastor here at FBC. While we await His timing, we hope that you'll enjoy worshiping with us and the warm fellowship that makes this body of believers truly a church family.
Assistant Pastor / Drew Simcox
Drew Simcox has served as the Assistant Pastor of First Baptist Church, Wellsboro since August of 2013. He and his beautiful wife Rebecca have 5 children spanning in age from 1-16. Drew oversees our youth ministry programs, our Pioneer Club children's ministry, and enjoys opportunities to play his guitar leading the church praise team and preaching on a semi-regular basis. Drew has also been involved in our weekly men's group ministry and his family attends the Morris / Parsons Connection Group. Since coming to First Baptist, Drew has led and participated in several missions trips including trips to the Dominican Republic, Texas, Kentucky, New Jersey, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York City, and State College, experiencing what the Lord promised "It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35) ."
Assistant Pastor / Drew Simcox
Drew Simcox has served as the Assistant Pastor of First Baptist Church, Wellsboro since August of 2013. He and his beautiful wife Rebecca have 5 children spanning in age from 1-16. Drew oversees our youth ministry programs, our Pioneer Club children's ministry, and enjoys opportunities to play his guitar leading the church praise team and preaching on a semi-regular basis. Drew has also been involved in our weekly men's group ministry and his family attends the Morris / Parsons Connection Group. Since coming to First Baptist, Drew has led and participated in several missions trips including trips to the Dominican Republic, Texas, Kentucky, New Jersey, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York City, and State College, experiencing what the Lord promised "It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35) ."
Our Ministries
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Adult Sunday School
Every Sunday at 9:00am
Youth Group
Every Sunday at 6:00pm
Children - Pioneer Club
Tuesday from 3:15-5:15 pm (Sept 14-April)
